Calephelis nemesis explained

Calephelis nemesis (fatal metalmark or dusky metalmark) is a butterfly in the family Riodinidae. It is found in the southern part of the United States and Mexico.^[1] Its habitats include chaparral canyons near rivers in arid areas, roads, and washes.^[2]

The wingspan is 20–25 mm.

The larvae feed on Encelia californica, Baccharis glutinosa, Clematis drummondii and Clematis henryi.

Subspecies

• Calephelis nemesis nemesis (northern Mexico, Arizona)
• Calephelis nemesis australis (W.H. Edwards, 1877) (Texas)
• Calephelis nemesis californica McAlpine, 1971 (California)
• Calephelis nemesis dammersi McAlpine, 1971 (California)

Notes and References

1. http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Calephelis-nemesis Butterflies and Moths of North America
2. Web site: NatureServe Explorer 2.0. explorer.natureserve.org.